Assessment Calendar

This information explains the yearly assessment cycle. If you own property, you should be aware of the deadlines and procedures outlined below.

March 1 – Taxable Status Date

Property is assessed (valued) according to its condition on this date

Exemption applications must be submitted to assessor by this date

May 1 – Tentative Assessment Roll Filed / Available For Public Inspection

The Tentative Assessment Roll is filed with the Town Clerk.

A copy is also filed at the County Real Property Tax Service Agency

Property owners should inspect the Tentative Assessment Roll, which shows the value of their property and applicable exemptions.

Change of Assessment Notice

The first part of May, assessors send a Change of Assessment Notice to property owners whose property values have increased or decreased.

Non Receipt of This Notice Does Not Invalidate The Assessment Between March 1st And Grievance Day

Within these dates the assessor(s) sit(s) with the Tentative Assessment Roll so property owners can talk with the assessor about their property’s assessed value.

The dates, times and place that the assessor will be sitting are published in the Town’s official newspaper and are also listed on the Change of Assessment Notice.

** Beginning of Assessment Complaint Period **

Grievance Day – Generally The 4th Tuesday In May

(some towns have alternate dates)

After talking with the assessor, if you are not satisfied with your property assessment, on Grievance Day you can contest your property assessment by filing an RP-524 Complaint form with the Board of Assessment Review. Contact your town clerk or the County Real Property Tax Service Agency for an RP-524 Complaint form and also for the date, time and place Grievance Day is held in your town.

July 1st of the prior Year – Final Assessment Roll Valuation Date

July 1st – Final Assessment Roll Filed / Available for Public Inspection

The Final Assessment Roll reflects all assessment changes authorized by the Board of Assessment Review.

The filing period starts for Small Claims Assessment Review

Applications for Small Claims Assessment Review are available at the County Clerk’s Office.